Conn. Man, Wife Found Dead After Frantic 911 Call

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Police are investigating a murder-suicide at a Connecticut home that involved gunfire following a frantic 911 call from a woman inside.

Police received a report about a domestic disturbance call just before midnight Sunday from a woman who told police two children were inside the house in Vernon, Sgt. William Meier said. She then began screaming.

Alice Morrin (Nick Caito Fox 61)

Meier says police arriving at the scene heard several gun shots and rushed to the home quickly. Police used a battering ram to force their way in and two girls, aged 9 and 15, were found safe.

Meier says police found a man and a woman dead of gunshot wounds inside. They've identified them as 43-year-old Alice Morrin and her 45-year-old husband James Morrin.

Alice Morrin worked as an assignment editor at local FOX affiliate FOX 61 and had recently been promoted to executive assistant to Hartford Courant publisher and FOX 61 general manager Richard Graziano. James Morrin worked for the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Autopsies are being scheduled.

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Vernon Police Investigate Murder Suicide

Vernon Police are investigating an apparent murder suicide after responding to a 9-1-1 call and finding a male and female dead on the scene.

Police released the identities of the victim shortly before 5:30AM after notifying the families. According to Vernon Police, Alice Morrin, 43, was found in an upstairs bedroom with gunshot wounds. Her husband, James Morrin, 45, was found in another bedroom with a single gunshot wound and a long firearm nearby.

Alice Morrin worked as an assignment editor at Fox 61 and had recently been promoted to executive assistant to Hartford Courant publisher and general manager of Fox 61 and WTXX, Richard Graziano.

James Morrin worked for the Department of Transportation.

Officer Dan Champagne the public information officer of the Vernon Police Department said they received a 911 call at 11:54 p.m. Sunday night. Champangne said, the caller reported a domestic dispute. He said the caller stayed on the telephone and reported that there were two children in the house. The caller began screaming.

Police said officers arriving at 106 Gerald Dr. heard two gun shots followed by a single gun shot. Vernon police officers went into the house to find the children. Police said the officers approached the older daughter exited and was taken to safety and the younger daughter was retrieved from another bedroom in the house.

The children were apparently unharmed. They are under the care of relatives.

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The following is from the staff of Fox61 Connecticut where Alice Morrin worked

Remembering Our Friend Alice

Alice Morrin worked on our Assignment Desk for 3 years. She would talk to people all over to set up stories for the Fox 61 News crews to cover. She talked to so many people over that time and we wanted to give people who may have been touched by her a place to share a memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Morrin Education Fund, c/o Rockville Bank, 1645 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074, to help her 2 daughters.

Fox, you guys have the tools and voice to honor your dear friend. Lets group together and make the Alice Law that will alway people to text 911 dispatchers. I can't help but wonder; if she was able to do so; would she be alive?

Lori @ 8:27 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die. Zorba, You will life in my heart forever Alice 1436 Mr B

Mr B @ 3:34 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

Alice . As Dorothy said to the sacrecrow I will miss you most of all. "Losing love is like a window in your heart everyone sees your blown apart, everyone feels the wind blow. 1436 Alice mr B

Mr B @ 3:31 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

All I ask is that everyone pays tribute to her and takes a chance to acknowledge that she was a wonderful woman. Her kids were always before herself and that just shows how welcoming and caring she really was. God bless you all.

Sheila @ 3:16 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

Whether or not she was in a bad mood, you would always see a smile and a cheerfull attitude and nothing less. I really wish that I had kept more in touch and my heart goes out for Erica and Shannon and the rest of her family.

Sheila @ 3:16 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

Alice was so nice and caring for everryone. Her daughter Erica and myself were true best friends when we were about five. To this day I remember my first sleepover ever, (it occured at her house), and how warm and cozy she made me feel.

Sheila @ 3:15 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

My sympathies go out to the friends and family of Alice.

Mike @ 3:06 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

OMG!! The tribute last night was beautiful...mad-e me feel like I knew her..you guys are awesome and my prayers go out to her family and kids!

URSULA @ 12:22 PM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

She was the nicest person to everyone at the gym; she would help put people's stuff away even though it was not hers! Her energy and spirit will be missed by all. I hope that her story will empower someone in an abusive relationship to get help before it is too late.

Fellow Courthouse Plus Member @ 11:10 AM EDT, Jun 30, 2009

Your tribute for your co worker was so moving and heartfelt. I did not know Alice growing up in So. Windsor but I did know her borhters and sister. This is a warm and wonderful family who gave much to the community. God bless them.

Polly @ 10:17 AM EDT, Jun 30, 2009